Not all coffeehouses charge nearly $5 for a latte to take advantage of drowsy caffeine addicts; some focus on giving back to their local community. Cup O’ Karma in Mesa is one such place, a community café for a cause run by The National Advocacy & Training Network (NATN), a human rights organization. Proceeds from the sales at this café go to advance the mission of NATN – addressing the health, safety, economic, and social justice issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance abuse through education, public awareness, and direct services. That includes providing on-the-job training opportunities to women in need. And you don’t just get a warm, fuzzy feeling from being a customer there; you can also walk away with one of the best iced teas in town. There’s a wide variety of tea to choose from, including classics like green tea, spicy blends like chai, and fruity flavors like tangerine.

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